COLOMBO, Oct 14 (NNN-LNW) – The 78th session of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO), Regional Committee for South-East Asia began in Colombo yesterday, with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, elected as chairman for a one-year term.
In a press release, Jayatissa said, the three-day session, which will conclude tomorrow, marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka as the host nation.
The event is attended by WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, Katerina Böhm, health ministers from eight member states, ambassadors from two nations, and other WHO experts, the press release said.
The meeting will focus on shaping the region’s health agenda for the upcoming year. Delegates are expected to consider new proposals to address key public health challenges, assess progress on previous resolutions, and renew their commitment to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of people across the region, the ministry said.
Revitalising efforts to achieve health-related sustainable development goals will also be among the main priorities discussed during the session, the ministry said.– NNN-LNW
